For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,578 students in Pierson, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Pierson, FL are Pierson Elementary School and T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierson, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Pierson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pierson, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pierson Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
657 N Center St
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 749-6704
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 749-6704
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Washington Ave
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 740-9800
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 740-9800
Gr: 6-12 | 1,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pierson, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Pierson, FL include Pierson Elementary School and T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School.
How many public schools are located in Pierson?
2 public schools are located in Pierson.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierson?
Pierson public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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